Arthas: Rise of the Lich King

The transformation from hero to villain is complex—did the author want to challenge traditional notions of heroism or focus on corruption?

His tragic choices made me wonder if the story was meant to evoke sympathy or critique his actions. How did others interpret his motivations?

Blending gaming universe details with fiction must have been tricky—was there a particular reason to stay true to the game or to expand on its lore?